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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,022.80, 647,515.80 and 221,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,022.80, 647,515.80 and 221,552.40 is: 332,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,022.80 : 647,515.80 = 221,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,022.80/647,515.80 = 221,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,022.80x = 647,515.80 × 221,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,022.80x = 143,458,679,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,458,679,527.92/432,022.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,062.75

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